Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

I have no idea about the meat, because I’m a vegetarian who went with people who are not vegetarians, so I assumed I could just get a nice salad and appetizers. I got a Caesar salad, I swear it was caesar dressing that was 80% water put on sour lettuce. then I got the caprese salad, hoping it would be a lot better. it came out and it looked like someone took a ball of mozzarella and sloppily ripped it with their hands, threw a sloppily cut tomato around it, put dry leaves on it, and called it that. it was the most unappetizing plate to eat, and even to look at. the wait staff was nice, but constantly took things without asking and without them even being halfway finished. I didn’t like it at all.

Excellent old school steakhouse. We were there at 10:00 Thursday night and it was jumping. The waiter was excellent and didn’t try and oversell us sides. The 4 of us split 2 big steaks, 2 wedge salads and 2 sides-​way more than enough food for two couples. Loved it!

Always a great experience!
The service is impeccable, as is the food. Even though it’s a Steakhouse, the other options (like fish – walleye), are prepared to perfection.
Be advised that this place is a hot bed of celebrities – I’ve always seen movie stars when I’ve been here for dinner.

The service and the food is generally adequate. But the management is lacking in professionalism and intelligence. When failing to record my open table dining, I called to find out what the manager would do to correct the problem. Instead of offering to fix the problem and call open table, she asked me what I wanted her to do. Isn’t it the manager ‘s job to figure out how to fix a problem and not ask the patron how to fix it? When I said call open table, she said it would take a long time to fix the problem. Since I did not make the mistake, the time it takes for Gibsons to fix their mistake is really not important.
The bottom line– bad customer service!

Perfect location! The ambiance is amazing! The food to die for and the service is pristine. We enjoy Hugo’s Frog and Gibson’s to the fullest. We laugh every time we hear their Happy Birthday chant because either we have a dirty mind or it actually sounds like it sounds (you just have to hear it for yourself and then you will know what I am talking about)
We love their steaks and the hand craft cocktails. It’s always a great time no matter what time it is it’s always a great time. The patio is not a big deal but ATLEAST they have one right?

I’m not sure how to write what I want in this review but I think it’s an important observation to make. I think the ambiance can really add to one’s dining experience and sadly Gibson’s didn’t cut it for me. Where is the diversity among the patrons? The customers all looked the same. While I understand Gibsons is a fixture in Gold Coast, I was absolutely shocked by the lack of diversity, including the wait staff. One might ask, is it Gibsons fault for the kind of clientele they attract? Maybe… maybe not, but if you’re looking to take your out of town work colleagues to this place, like I did, I actually felt embarassed because the restaurant didn’t portray a healthy representation of Chicagoans, but perhaps it did.
I devoured the Chilean sea bass. It was delicious. And if you decide to go I think the sea bass is a great alternative to steak, which by the way, they parade around raw steaks on a tray to each table and point out various steak cuts including the Chicago cut.
Did I say it is crowded in the place? I mean it was filled to the brim, as they say. Every table was taken, which means everyone, including the wait staff would bump into your chair as they passed. It got pretty annoying after a while so we ate and left.
Noise level was extremely high so we had to shout to talk. As a result other customers were shouting too so you had to overhear conversations that weren’t too interesting. Did I also say we were there on a Thursday night?

Heard this is the #1 steakhouse! Have visited several times now while in Chicago. Absolutely love the filet sliders — they melt in your mouth. Seated on the patio this time which was nice, not as lovely as they made it sound though, have had better outdoor experiences overall. Service was okay at best. Usually, the staff is very attentive and friendly. The staff this time was noticeably less, especially when asking questions or for suggestions about the menu. Somewhat disappointing as I was bringing someone to Gibson’s for the first time and I had raved how good it was. Will make me think twice about visiting again next time or trying some place new.

Right in the city on a very happening street called Rush is Gibsons. Sadly I’ve been to way too many great steakhouses in Chicago to give this place more than 3 stars.
The scene is classy as are most places on Rush so no faults there. Valet is offered because street parking is going to be near impossible to find.
The filet 10z medium well was cooked properly I’ll give it that but it does not leave an impression that will stay with you taste buds. It’s good not great (that’s being generous). It does come with a side of butter seasoning to give it an extra kick but I’m in the variety that feels a good steak needs no extra additions or seasoning. The mash potatoes (recommended by a reviewer) was ok. nothing special and again will not leave a lasting impression. The side of brown gravy is a must to add some flavor to it and it’s a good preparation to bring in some taste (has a bit of alcohol flavor to it which I always welcome). Even with that though it’s not worth ordering and I’d choose something else if there’s a next time.
Overall, the service and ambiance is upscale and classy. The food falls short compared to the other steakhouses offered by Chicago. You’re in a great location to make it a nice night out but I’d probably go somewhere else for dinner. Cheers

Ummm Gibsons from The League?! Yes Please!
We ventured into Gibsons first thing when we got the Chicago for lunch because it was located so conveniently across the street from where we were staying (The Thompson Hotel). First things first, drinks. After we sat at the bar, I ordered a Prosecco split and he ordered a beer. The Irish bartender was on point. He made small talk with us and made sure we were well taken care of.
I ended up ordering the Turkey Reuben and it was massive, piled high with turkey! The toasted rye bread with the tang of the sauerkraut mixed with the sweet and creamy 1000 Island. it was perfect. My guy ordered the crab cakes and it was literally nothing but chunks of crab, which is how it should always be done. We started making small talk with the others at the bar. Everyone was so welcoming and eager to give us suggestions on where to eat and what to see.
I will say that it was pricey for lunch, but I know this restaurant has history here and by the way we were treated, money wasn’t so much of an issue by the time we got our check.

We had to wait nearly an hour past our reservation time, but boy was it worth it.
Make good use of the bar. We can vouch for the Moscow Mules… twice! Hic!
The booth is a squeeze for four, so hold out for a table.
I’m an outta-​towner, so I chose a one-​off steakhouse as opposed to a chain so I would get, in my mind, a real Chicago experience. As for the food, the steaks are better than you can imagine. The W.R. Cut is their Rib-​Eye and it was large enough to share. We loved it. Cooked to perfection. It came with a choice of sides (hard to pick from, I wanted one of each!) We started with a bowl of gumbo, which was better than I’ve had in a long time, better even than some in New Orleans. You could make a meal of the gumbo! We also had a Shrimp and Avocado Salad that could be a meal for one person not looking for too hardy of a meal.
Good choice for non-​carnivores. Everything in it was fresh and crispy cold.
So, there’s a general rule… «never order ribs in a place that’s not a rib place!»
Well, this place is the EXCEPTION to the rule. The ribs are NOT pre-​boiled. they have the actual slow roasted smokey BBQ flavor, firmness on the bone, and moisture to make for them tender and juicy.
I could not end without telling you this. As we ate, we could see the massive desserts passing on their way to other tables. They were so big that I made up my mind early not to leave bloated due to sweets. I was outvoted, and we settled on the Banana Cream Pie.
I promise you here, you will never have a better, authentic BCP. Not too sweet, Fresh bananas,
flakey crust, and the filling is unmistakably made right there, in house. Plus we got half to take home. YUM!
The service was as attentive and professional as you would expect in a steakhouse dining experience. Top Notch.

I really love Gibsons. The location, the patio, the ambiance, the people watching, the food and the service!
I highly recommend sitting on the beautiful patio in the summer — it is one of the nicest places to sit outside for a meal in the city. The food and drinks are great (I specifically highly recommend the meatloaf — delicious and only $ 15!) Also worth noting is the bread they bring to the table when you sit down includes amazing raisin bread — some of the best pre meal bread I’ve had.
Overall, everything is on point here. Do not be scared away by the steakhouse name — there are plenty of non-​steak options on the menu for a reasonable price as well.

This place is my boyfriend’s favorite steakhouse in Chicago. There’s the dine-​in experience and the bar experience which both serves the same menu.
We got here earlier than our reservations so we went to the bar and had a drink.
When it was time, we paid our bill and went to get seated. They display the types of meat served so you know what you’re ordering.
Alex L came by and checked up on us and even handed out his business card. The atmosphere is definitely about who you’re with/​don’t worry about who else is around you.
Enjoy the food and company.
We ordered the chicago cut and sea bass. I’m personally more a seafood person and would have a hard time finishing the steak if I got it. Regardless of what I ordered, their food was delicious. It was definitely a memorable night and we walked a half mile back to where we were staying since we were so full.
I’ll definitely be coming back again when I get the chance.

Where do I start? From the moment we walked in, this place was spot on superb! Joseph was our server – attentive, informative, and extremely accommodating. He knew the menu inside and out, and he made some great recommendations. The steak was perfect — medium rare and tender with an incredible season. The lobster
Bisque was killer! I will definitely be
Back when I come back to Chicago!

Great place! Cocktails are spot on every time and the food is always delicious. Definitely a favorite for me.

Let me begin by saying this was a take out order.
I’ve been to Gibsons in the past and enjoyed my time. Since then I’ve dabbled in the other steak houses this city has to offer such as Joes, RPM Steak, Ruth Chris, etc. Gibsons is classic and unique in the way they bring the raw meat to you. However, this to go order was very blah. Nothing about it was outstanding besides dessert.
The bread and butter was okay. They had a slice of raisin bread in there which I took and liked. I then had a cup of lobster bisque which was the best part of the meal. Very good. Order this every time if it’s the soup of the day.
The wedge was okay. Way too much dressing and not enough tomato, onion, etc. The filet was burnt in some areas so I just to trim them up. Over the phone she said it came in a zip like sauce. No sauce was on it. Which is fine if it had a dry rub of some sort. No flavor. No salt and pepper. But it was cooked perfectly on the inside I will say that. Ordered a side of mushrooms, remember these sides can be shared by a least 3 – 4. These were good. But once reheated after the drive back they didn’t really hold up.
I’m sure a time will come when I eat at Gibsons again but I definitely won’t get take out unless it’s dessert. Also, they have a giant ice cream cake that lasted my 15 – 20 min drive home. They packed it on ice and wrapped it well. Bravo! Popped it in the freeze when I got home for later. And omg easily 5 – 6 people can eat their desserts.
And that’s all I have to say about that.
Jackée

I’m really not sure how Gibson’s has such a high rating after my recent experience. Assuming it’s because many of the reviewers are from out of town and don’t realize how many good steak houses are in a two mile radius of this place.
The service really wasn’t on the level of what I’d expect for a place where I’m going to spend upwards of $ 150 on dinner for two, and lets not get started on the «interesting» crowd.
I went for dinner with the hubs earlier this month, we had 7pm reservations and arrived promptly. When we arrived we were asked to wait for about 10 minutes, which seemed strange since we saw several open tables through the windows. Sure enough we were seated at one of five open tables for two– the same ones we saw earlier.
Once seated our water glasses were filled promptly, which was a plus until I noticed how filthy the glasses at the tables next to us were (sure enough both tables ended up requesting new glasses AND silver wear for cleanliness issues). We had the «meat show» if you will, but then waited for over 20 minutes (I timed) for our waiter to come back to take our order. I tried to get his attention after I ordered to make a small change– but rather than coming back to our table, he carried the conversation on across the table next to us– Seriously! Making it worse for that couple– at the end of the night they handed us our check and wrapped leftovers over the table. I was mortified by the people
I ordered a fish dish– which was great (But more of a reflection of Hugo’s)but given the hype around this place (and their USDA designation) my husband’s filet was underwhelming. It was incredibly tender and had a nice seer, but was served under cooked and had little flavor. I’m assuming they wanted the flavor to come from the sauce it was served with– but a good steak shouldn’t need a heavy sauce.
I live a block away from this place, but am certain I wont return. I used to love Hugo’s but seeing how dirty the glasses and flatware was, I’m not even certain if i’ll go back there!

Parents 40^th wedding anniversary was spent here and everyone loved their dinner. Gibsons is a high quality, consistently perfect restaurant that has held its own with all the other steakhouses that have popped up along the years. Shrimp cocktail and a medium lobster to share for appetizers– def recommend both. For dinner: I shared the bone-​in filet with my husband– amazing. Dad had the prime rib which was also delicious and mom had the whitefish which she raved about. There were 4 others in our group and everyone had something different that they loved. Server threw in a free (huge) side of veggies. For dessert my dad requested the banana cream pie (something I’ve never had there) and I gotta say it was to die for. TONS of fresh bananas loaded with real whipped cream.
Thanks Gibsons for a great 40^th anniversary in honor of my two favorite people!

Under intense and somewhat irrational internal pressure to try a traditional Chicago steakhouse, I dragged two of my buddies here for dinner. Together, we ordered 2 WR Chicago cuts, 1 filet mignon, side salads with blue cheese, seafood gumbo, twice baked potato, asparagus, and the meaning of life cake. Portions were large, but the food itself was overall okay. The meat quality is very high and the broiled crust is done really well. The sides are just okay, and I can’t say the hollandaise was particularly good or that the gumbo was good. The steak is certainly the best thing here. The cake, and desserts in general, is ridiculously large. We maybe consumed ¹⁄₅ of it. I would not order again, because the cake is fundamentally not very good and the bananas embedded in it are distracting.
Maybe the most notable part of this experience was the service. Very old school and attentive, and also surprisingly sexist. I’m going to go ahead and presume that this is peculiar to the server we had, but I did not appreciate his assumptions around: 1) my drink preferences (he specifically recommended I get a pomegranate martini or lemon drop because that’s what women drink, apparently), 2) my doneness (because a woman can’t order medium rare), and 3) his blatant assumption that because I was with two men, I did not pay.
Conclusion: Gibson’s is okay/​good. Would probably not come again. I have had better experiences at both David Burke’s and Bavette’s.

This place was everything everyone told me plus 10. Best steak I have ever had. Great creamed spinach and mushrooms. Very nice wine list. Service was stellar. Cant wait to go back. Prices were very reasonable as well. Cant say enough good things. Great chicago steakhouse experience.

Had An amazing early vday dinner here. Had a reservation for 430pm which was perfect because it was empty. Service was great and very attentive. Our waiter had great recommendations. We enjoyed the bone in ribeye with the twice baked potatoe and creamed spinach. Everything was cooked to perfection. The mashed potatoes and spinach was like butter. Only bad thing was we did order an apple streusel dessert that was not good at all and we did send back. Definitely a nice steakhouse to try in chicago.

I can’t believe that we have in the Chicago area for nearly sixteen years and had never tried Gibson’s. We were really missing out. Might be our new favorite place.
Came here to check it out during restaurant week so you know we got a good deal! The food was spectacular. Our meal began with a crab and avocado salad that is on the main menu. It was incredible. The crab came in huge salty sweet chucks that wrapped itself in the wonderful tarragon vinaigrette. Add the creamy avocado and it’s heaven. Our main course isn’t on the menu (yet) but three bone in filet with truffle mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. An amazing dish! Everything was perfect and perfectly balanced. Nothing over powered the other and every item had a chance to shine.
I had heard really good things about their «meaning of life» cake but they only make it on Saturdays. So we were out of luck. Looking at the size of their cakes though we need to bring the whole family to get through one slice. Our server suggested that we come and sit in the bar with the family and share a slice (because it is so large you can’t eat anything else with it). I think we will do that the next time the family is in town.
Service was excellent. We loved our server, Elizabeth! Not only she didn’t bat an eye when we asked for the restaurant week menu she encouraged us saying that it is really a great value!
We will be back!

The staff all burst into applause when a tray of food was knocked over. That is a sign of experience, which this establishment prides itself on. Kudos to making the most of a bad situation and handling obstacles as they come.

I dinned here too many times to count. Food is always good, great burger, lobster roll but you will never ever have a better twice baked potato anywhere else, it’s very big so share with someone. Pear martini, yummiii. If you have a sweet tooth goodness you are in for a treat: order the macadamia turtle ice cream cake. No words can explain this dessert that is served with a hot chocolate sauce and needs to be sliced with a steak knife. Must try !!!

Fancy but casual at the same time. So there’s no feeling of pretentiousness when you’re dining here. Can be intimate in some parts of the dining room, but can get loud on other parts.
Shrimp cocktail was nice. High quality, big pieces. Great with the cocktail sauce and horseradish.
Had the 14oz filet with the cheese on top. I would probably skip the cheese next time. It’s good as it is… no additional toppings needed.
And they go all out on the dessert here. They make it with pride. Had the sundae and the whipped cream was at least 4″ tall. I would come back just for the dessert.
Bored because you’re dining by yourself (like me)…well their wi-​fi is free!

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When we asked some of the locals, and I mean these are people I have known since high school, what is the best steak in the area, the reply was almost 100% «Gibson’s.» Well, we asked, now we gotta try it, and try it we did.
The setting is super luxurious as you enter the always busy establishment. We did make reservations a few days ahead of time as we were told, «You might not even be able to get in while you are here,» but we had to try, and we were successful. The tables are large and comfy, low lighting, soft music. There is even an attendant in the ladies room to assist you with anything you may need or might have forgotten. Cute.
Once you are seated the show begins. The service professionals bring a massive platter to the table to give you an ‘on the fly’ steak education. This platter contains several raw steak, and they walk you through the tenderness, fattiness, area of the cow the steak was butchered from, and tons of accouterment suggestions so that you have the best steak experience possible. Also, seeing the steaks precooked gives you an idea of exactly what size you are ordering. My friend always gives me a hard time because he says I eat with my eyes and not with my stomach – yep, he is correct. An experience like this can easily solve that problem.
What is more interesting is that I, myself, do not eat red meat in any fashion, so this trip was more for my company – I really thought I would be ‘taking one for the team’ at a steak house; however, I found some delicious salads, fish and more.
We began our adventure with several blue cheese stuffed olive martinis and appetizers. An easy decision was the oysters and they were absolutely amazing, and I am a HUGE oyster fan and not easily impressed, but tonight I definitely was. They came with this interesting little sauce along side that I have never had before, and wish I could emulate in my own kitchen at home. I also shared the shrimp cocktail with the crew. Really fresh. Next, I had the lobster bisque which might possibly have been the best bisque I have ever tasted. SO thick, rich and creamy. I felt my dress getting tighter as I slurped up spoonful after spoonful – but it was truly worth it. One of our companions had the gumbo, of which I was impressed by as it was replete with huge chunks of sausage and seafood with a delicious base.
Lauren ordered a filet with mushrooms, accompanied with delicious asparagus. I sneaked a piece (or two) while she was chopping it up with a friend we met there. Nick had the prime rib with a loaded twice-​baked potato. Now that looked almost beautiful enough for me to try a bite, but alas, I refuse to partake. He said it was the moistest (if that is even a word) piece of prime rib he had ever tried.
We chose to complete our meal with espresso and a shared TWO pieces of Gibson’s chocolate mousse cake, which was: 1) way too much cake for us to handle, and 2) is almost good enough to die for, yes, almost.
Our experience was above par, to say the least. Nick said this was his favorite place we stopped at on our whole trip to Chicago – I had to pat myself on the back for asking some old friends where to go – SCORE! The prices are high, but any quality restaurant should be, and we expected this. I am always willing to pay for excellent service and wonderful food. The prices are reflective of the service you will receive at Gibson’s and totally worth every penny.
Stephani Smiles for Gibson’s Bar and Steakhouse ;)
#bestlobsterbisqueever

One of my favorite joints in Chicago and for sure the best steak in town. The décor breaths rat pack and the atmosphere is pretentious to the point of being good for people watching but not obnoxious. All the food is fresh well made and consistent. The meat is simply great and perfectly cooked. Order your steak rare+ as they suggested me and you will love it. We keep going back for all special occasions!

I wouldn’t even come back here if the meal was free. Our waiter did not even greet us, just slapped our menus down on the table. Another guy came over with a plate of raw meat and lobster and gave us a careless and rehearsed rundown of what was on the plate– as if we don’t know what lobster looks like. The prime rib we ordered was disgustingly mushy, and tasted like it was sitting around in the kitchen for a while before it was brought out. We ordered a side of mushrooms, which was also flavorless. We were sitting at a booth near the kitchen, and a server slammed a pitcher of water down on a counter behind me, sloshing the water all over me and my seat. He didn’t apologize because he didn’t even notice.
No one here even pretends like they give a shit. I would understand if the service was lacking because it was busy, but this was place was nearly empty as it was a snowy Monday night. I was extremely disappointed because I was treating my boyfriend to his birthday dinner. The only thing that made the night better was the Macadamia Turtle Pie, which is a huge slice of ice cream cake with chocolate, caramel, and nuts. That’s why I gave this place one star because otherwise it would get ZERO.

my last visit to Gibsons is usually like my last 20 visits or so… awesome, flawless, perfection are words that come to mind.
I have made the observation that unless you are a complete vegan its not possible to have a bad meal here. And I do know a guy who is a Vegan who does eat fish sometimes and the last time we were here together we had this giant salad that I could barely finish.
The desserts are big enough to feed a small army. Sometimes the waiters pretend that we have never seen raw meat before but since I love meat i sit through the show anyway.
If you have not eaten cake for a year and want to make up for lost time then you should order 2 pieces of cake and you wont be hungry for the next week :)

Gibson’s is the quintessential steakhouse of Chicago (and maybe the nation for that matter). Every experience I have had here has been top notch to say the least. It truly is my favorite restaurant in the world (And I’m not exaggerating). Seen in «The League» and well known to celebrities both of this day and the past, it is an iconic place. I dined at Gibson’s with my family and boyfriend for a Friday dinner recently. Friday’s are my favorite at Gibson’s because it’s lobster bisque day. I highly recommend going on Friday so you can try the best bisque in Chicago. It’s light for the richness of bisque but creamy, with a perfect flavor and notes of Sherry.
We had made a reservation nearly 3 months in advance for a 7:30PM dinner on Black Friday. I would advise making a reservation a bit in advance if you are planning on going to Gibson’s. Once you arrive (as you have a reservation), you are seated promptly and welcomed into the luxurious dining room. The staff is very friendly and not stuck up like you get at some steakhouses. We had a booth on Friday, which was comfortable for 6 of us.
We started out with drinks and appetizers– we decided on some oysters, which were tasty. Then we had our lobster bisque. YUM! I ordered a filet mignon with char-​crust and, as a table, we had a twice baked potato, mushrooms, and asparagus. My steak was cooked perfectly (medium rare) and only one steak at the table had to be sent back to the kitchen, as it was an odd cut.
We ended our evening with chocolate cake and coffee. Gibson’s chocolate mousse cake is to die for– one slice is size equivalent to half of a small grocery store cake. It is luscious and full of flavor.
I forget the server’s name who we had that weekend but he was knowledgeable, friendly, and on top of his game. The ambiance of the restaurant is that of your classic steakhouse– deep mahogany, burgundy booths, and incandescent lighting that accentuates your experience. It isn’t cheap (especially if you order a steak), but it’s well worth the money if you want a wonderful meal.

Best steakhouse in the world. Period. Get a Chicago cut steak, unbelievably amazing. Go during off hours or expect a wait unless you’re good at planning ahead and getting reservations.
I don’t like the guy in the bathroom, working for tips, but the place is still a strong 5 stars. I love taking the wife or friends out for a special treat.

this place seemed pretty popular so decided to eat some steak here. it was pretty close to our hotel too so even better.
— WR Chicago cut — this was about 22oz so we shared it. I can only eat about 6oz of steak. got medium rare. the outside was crisp and the inside was cooked medium rare. overall I liked it. oh I didn’t know what kind of steak it was and the server told me it was BONE IN RIBEYE. which is one of my favorite types of meat so no complaint there.
— 2 shrimp cocktail — $ 4.25 each. pretty good but didn’t like the price lol
— blue cheese scallop potatoes — this wasn’t bad. a lot of flavoring though. I kind of just liked the thinly sliced potatoes by itself with a little bit of seasoning. I think another appetizer would of been better.

I suggest making reservations in advance to avoid a crazy long wait time. If anything, you can always go next door to Hugo’s and sit in the bar area as its first come first serve and you can order off the dinner menu still. The two restaurants share a kitchen so you’ll be able to order almost the same things.
The servers are phenomenal here and make the dining experience more enjoyable. Once you’re seated, they bring out the raw seafood/​meat to show you.
For someone who doesn’t enjoy eating too much red meat unless it’s well done (I know it’s crazy), their marinated skirt steak is delicious!
If you’re still hungry after your main entrée, their desserts are huge! I think the hype is over the size of the desserts and not necessarily the taste. I’ve tried two desserts here and they haven’t been anything special.

So when planning my vacation to Chicago which was solely built around eating and drinking I heard from Thrillest and Eater that Gibsons was considered one of if not the best steakhouse in all of America. Being from Texas I love a large steak and am immediately skeptical when I hear statements like this. Upon researching them I find that they are the ONLY steakhouse in America with their own certified prime cuts of meat and they have no dress code. (I am not a big coat and tie kind of guy).
I proceed to convince my vacationing party that we should splurge and go. Reluctantly I get everyone on board. So I make our reservation for a Monday night at 8 pm. We arrive about 7:45 and I check in with the hostess and then we proceed to the bar where we sit and have a couple of drinks, watch a bit of the football game, and strike up conversation with the gentleman next to us and the bartender. Quick aside their bartender on this evening was an older gentleman who was sharp as a tack and smooth as silk. Literally the most professional and on point bartender I have ever seen who was still friendly enough to hold conversation with us. Anyways at this point I look down and realize it is 8:15 but I am on vacation, they are busy, and I am in no particular rush. As I walk to the bathroom I hear the hostess tell a guy that there are 3 people ahead of him including our name so I am like cool no biggie. Go back to the bar and order another drink. Long story short they call us a little after 8:30.
Once seated at our table the manager comes by to offer an apology for the delay to which we explain that we are on vacation and it is no big deal. The proceed to bring us an appetizer platter and a round of drinks for our trouble. Nice touch and one of those things that will set the place apart from the crowd.
Appetizer consisted of crab stuffed avocado, shrimp cocktail and something else but I do not recall what it was because I was too busy stuffing my face with the avocado. Let me put it this way the appetizers are as good as a meal. Also the portion sizes are HUGE!!! Seriously 1 appetizer can feed 4 people comfortably and same with the side dishes.
The men ordered 2 of the Chicago Cut steaks Medium Rare, and the ladies ordered 2 Sirloins Medium Well. As you can see here 2 of us (the men) ordered their steaks correctly and 2 of us did not. In fact the 2 offending parties even asked for steak sauce so with that said I will no longer discuss their meal. The Chicago cut was divine and quite possibly the greatest steak I have ever had. It was cooked perfectly and tasted so good that I kept eating it long after I did not want any more food because I was hellbent on finishing every last bite (I was successful).
Let me give you a piece of advice when ordering a quality steak: NEVER EVER ORDER IT COOKED ANY FURTHER THAN MEDIUM. Now if you are grilling a basic grocery store steak then by all means do what you like but don’t go to a place like Gibsons that has aged USDA prime steaks and overcook it.
We also ordered Brussels sprouts, asparagus, mashed potatoes, and broccoli. These were also quite good but quite frankly I ate maybe 4 bites of these. I came for the steak. You cannot go wrong with any of these just remember what I said about 1 portion can feed 4. We ended up giving most of the veggies to a homeless man down the street so they would not go to waste in our hotel.

The highlight meal for me on our trip. I can safely put the Chicago Cut on the top of my list for bone-​in ribeyes. Gibsons is a classic steakhouse serving black Angus beef raised from farms in the Midwest. This is it for steak lovers.
We arrived five minutes early for our 7 pm reservation and we’re seated immediately. If you’re expecting a secluded, quiet dinner with that someone special, you’ll be disappointed. Tables are in close proximity and you’ll probably be engaged in conversation and feel like you’re sharing your meal with your neighbors. The restaurant will also be loud especially if it’s on a night like we went. On the night of our meal, there was excitement and a buzz in the restaurant as the Cubs made the final out to clinch the NL division series against the rival Cardinals right as we were ordering our meal.
We started off with Jameson neat for me, a glass of Moscato for my wife, and a half dozen oysters on the half shell. For entrees, the Chicago Cut, the half order of the spit-​roasted chicken, and sautéed spinach with mushrooms as our side. For dessert, the colossal macadamia turtle pie.
As for the steak, 22 ounces of succulent, marbled, melt in your mouth black Angus beef. For those of you that are into beef grades, the corn fed and dry aged beef for 40 days has its own USDA Prime Certification that is specific for Gibsons restaurant group only i.e. you’re probably not gonna find this kind of beef, that is this good, outside of Gibsons. I savored every bite of my medium rare steak that was seasoned perfectly and needed no other enhancement. Honestly, I could have eaten another 22 ounces.
The rest of the food was superb but make sure you have plenty of appetite left if you’re going to order the turtle pie, because it is ridiculous huge and not something you can take home with you.
Service was impeccable from our team. They were completely professional and knew the menu like the back of their hands. Pricing is as expected, but $ 54 for the Chicago Cut is more than fair. Quite a memorable experience that still has my mouth watering weeks after our meal.

Gibson’s is the quintessential American steakhouse of the 1990’s, and it has stood the test of time. I would contend that it is one of the Top 10 steakhouses in the United States. I have not been to any of their other branches, and why would I after experiencing the electric atmosphere on Rush Street. If you are looking for a quiet night, or a restaurant that is not filled with celebrities, and sports fanatics then you are in the wrong place. I love the energy in this place, where everyone makes you feel at home. The Chicago Cut is my favorite steak here, but you cannot go wrong with any of their prime selections. I have also had the porterhouse, and filet cuts amongst others. The sides here are smaller than in most Chicago steakhouses which is wonderful for myself, and any person who wants a side of spinach that will feed less than 27 people! The baked potatoes are a healthy size, and are cooked to perfection. I also love the soups here, especially when they serve a gumbo with a little bit of kick. Canadian bacon is a delight here that rivals Brooklyn’s legendary Peter Luger’s steakhouse. The oysters are some of the best you will find anywhere in the world – BTW if I want a great seafood meal in Chicago the combo of Gibson’s and its neighbor Hugo make this little Rush street area in the window of the Drake Hotel & Oak Street beach the place to be. My brother loves the scallops here, and I think their gargantuan sized Australian lobster tails have to be on the list for my next visit. I particularly like the home-​made sourdough bread at Gibson’s that will rival any San Francisco restaurant. I did not have the appetite for dessert this past week, and I now regret it. Their cheesecake, and other desserts are of national caliber.
The only negative I could ever find about Gibson’s is that during prime dinner hours you can be in for a wait even with a reservation. However, most locals and regulars have already adjusted that time into their evening plans, and it adds to the restaurant’s mystique. I have always said that a true quality meal is about the food first, and second about being a celebratory event. Gibson’s steakhouse has raised the bar for restaurants to follow. After returning to Chicago this past week, and attending the Chicago Bulls’ home opener, having a great dinner at Gibson’s, having a great Asian meal Uptown with some ultra cool Hoya friends, and listening to some Sinatra, Chicago is calling me back. !

I got meat drunk here.
On our last night in Chicago, we had no idea where to go for dinner. So me being me, of course I asked our driver where his favorite meal was. He answered Gibson’s and we made reservations immediately for the same night at 9. This was a great recommendation from him!
Gibson’s had their walls plastered with pictures of celebrities who have dined their over the years. It had an old fashioned, yet touristy feel to it at the same time. Sort of weird.
Onto the food! We ordered the rib eye and filet mignon along with a side of brussel sprouts.
When in Chicago… do as Chicagoans do and order the Chicago cut! We ordered both meats to be medium rare, and both were charred perfectly and very flavorful. I ate these with the house seasoning, but the horseradish sauce wasn’t bad either!
For dessert, we got the macadamia nut ice cream torte. This was ginormous. I repeat-​ginormous! This was good, but in a knock you in the face with food coma kinda way. It’s good, but I wouldn’t order it again for a small party.
After this meal i was in a weird combination of meat drunk and food coma. I definitely couldn’t focus haha. But, Gibson’s was a great steakhouse, and service was great too!

Everything was great there! From welcome to dessert, really a Chicago monument!
Service was great and they did not try to make us order more than what we needed. Meat was amazingly tender, they have their own USDA beef so you know what you eat! French fries are to die for and not to mention the dessert, there are HUGE!
I’m dying to go back there…

Guess I just didn’t get it. The bar was great people watching. The Cougars with their boobs hanging out provided great entertainment while we had a pre-​dinner cocktail. The dinner was another story.
Make no doubt about it — this is a high end tourist restaurant where they shuttle you through with sub-​par food (on a relative scale). We were packed in very uncomfortable seating with couples on both side of us that every time someone needed to use he rest room — it would take 2 – 3 tables being moved for the person to eject from their seat.
In short — we never knew who our server was — we had different people checking on us throughout the night which sounds good but they were more fly bys checking on the entire section and not very personal
Both of our steaks came out the same temperature even though we ordered them differently — and our lobster tail was dreadfully over cooked.
As I mentioned earlier — it’s all relative — it’s hard to say the food is not good but at $ 200+ dinner there are dozens of other options where service and the food is outstanding. Gibsons is a check the box kinda place just to say you’ve been there. I recommend hanging out in the bar for a drink and enjoying the people watching but doing dinner elsewhere.

It’s never too early for steak… right?
My cousins were in town and they wanted steak, but since they had dinner plans that night, we were left w/​eating steak for lunch as our only option. I’m not complaining, though, since I’m a steak and potatoes kinda guy. After Unilocaling for awhile, I finally found a few steakhouses that were actually open for lunch (why aren’t more steakhouses open for lunch?!). I decided to go w/​Gibsons, and we all were glad that we did.
I’m going to get straight to the point — the steak here is phenomenal. For meat, we got:
–W.R’s Chicago Cut: the restaurant’s most popular steak, a 22 oz heavenly cut of ribeye. My cousin’s husband and I both got this medium-​rare. The steak was flavorful and had a GREAT char to it. I ate the steak alone, and it was awesome. I ate it w/​their house seasoning, and it was awesome. I ate it w/​some horseradish, and it was awesome. This steak is awesome. Get it.
–Gibsons Open-​Faced Steak Sandwich: my cousin got this, which was topped w/​the ribeye, grilled tomato, baby arugula, and horseradish cream. It was basically the steak we got, but chopped up onto a sandwich. Perfect for those who still want to try the W. R’s Chicago Cut, but want something light.
We paired our steak w/​a nice bottle of Dona Paula Malbec from Argentina. For sides, we got the Double Baked Potato and Creamed Spinach, which were solid. And, for dessert, we got the famed Macadamia Turtle Pie — a heavenly, monster-​sized (our server said it was enough to feed a family of 4 – 6! See pictures for more) slice of ice cream cake w/​a graham cracker crust (I think?), chocolate and caramel sauce, and tons of macadamia nuts. Already stuffed from our lunch, we questioned whether or not we should order this, but after hearing what it consisted of, we said screw it and ordered it… and then demolished it. I was so stuffed (but happy!) from my meal that I didn’t end up eating again until lunch the next day =x
The service here is great, too. The servers are so jolly and friendly that it feels as if you’re a regular here. Gibsons is definitely a great steakhouse!

What can I say, Gibson’s is definitely the best steakhouse I’ve ever had the pleasure of dining at and a staple of Chicago’s Gold Coast. The service they provide impeccable and they always go the extra mile just to make you feel appreciated! Even the feeling you get when you enter the restaurant is an instant mood lifter!
I will miss Gibson’s when I move to Florida, but just last night I was delighted to hear that they are soon opening a new location in Naples Florida (where my dad lives) so pumped for an outstanding Chicago steakhouse to open a branch in the Sunshine State!

Excellente adresse pour les vrais amateurs de viande. Ici le sujet est sérieux ! Et les portions typiquement américaines. Venez donc le ventre vide autrement vous né terminerez pas votre assiette.
Une petite salade verte ou une soupe au choix est offerte.
Né pouvant jouer dans la cour des grands j’ai opté pour le meat loaf qui était aussi très généreux (je n’ai pas pu finir). Très bon et servi avec de la purée maison.
Mon appétit né m’a pas permis de découvrir leur desserts mais l’expresso était divin quand on né peut plus supporter le café américain.
Notre sérieux était des plus aimables et très efficace.
Adresse a faire

One of it’s best Steak House in Downtown Chicago!!!
Ich kenne das Gibsons und war freudig in der Erwartung.
Das Gibsons liegt im Top 1 – 3 Block Restaurant/​Gorumet/​Bar Bereich im nördlichen Bereich der Rush Street. Nicht weit entfernt vom Hanckock Tower oder auch dem Drake Hotel.
Diesmal nahm ich Platz ohne Vorabbestellung mit meinem Kunden im vorderen Bar Bereich der neben der eigentlichen rund 12m langen Bar Ausstattung auch rund 6 – 8 Stehtische mit Barhockern zum Verweilen einlädt. Gegenüber dem hinteren Restaurant Bereich, ist der Bar Bereich sehr stark reflektiert und auch recht laut. Meine Empfehlung ist defintiv eine Vorabreservierung, wir hatten diesemal sensationell Glück gehabt. Aber das weiß man, ich habe es gern in den Kauf genommen, da wir recht locker zusammen saßen und gut ist!
Klassische Bar, die übliche Vorgehensweise: get the Menue Card, choose your starting Drink, choose Starter and Main Course Dinner (later Desserts), choose Main Course Drink. wait! unddann geht es (wie üblich) mit der Eindeckung eines Brotkorbs und Butter mit Salz & Pfeffer los.
Vorspeise: Langusten (Lobster) aufgebettet auf Eis und einem sehr leckeren Knoblauch/​Ingwer Dip (für 24 $). Der Hauptgang: Chicagos best cut 22oz, bestens trocken Salz-​Kräuter gelagert gereift, perfektes Medium-​rare Erlebnis, sensationell (satte 52 $, aber jeden cent Wert)
Beides zusammen, a lot of food, schaffte ich nicht. die Weinkarte ist gut und auch wie überaöll in den Staaten erlebt üblich, preislich total überlagert! Ich werde nie verstehen den nachhaltigen Hype der Kalifornischen Weine, da die guten z.B. uns bekannten Europäern meist nur ¹⁄₃ der verglieichbaren Kalifornischen Weine kosten. Die US Amerikaner meinen halt, dass hier Gott in USA und nicht Frankreich zu Hause ist. der Irrtum des Lebens ;).aber gut, wer es garnicht lassen kann und wenn es schon ein Kalifonier aus dem Nappa oder Sonoma Valley sein soll, dem empfehle ich die Flaschenweine in den üblichen Preiskategorien zwischen 29 – 45 US$.das langt! Dabei kommen gute Carbernets und Shiraz auf den Tisch, gut trinkbar.z.B. einen Justins Vineyards Carbernet-​Syrah Verschnitt aus Californien! Passt!
Wie war das Essen? sorry. es war genial!!! Sehr gutes Dinner zum Finger abschlecken. herrlisch!
und dann? 2 – 10 doppelte Espresso. hallo wach werden. und dann ab in die tolle Bar Szene, ganz in der Nähe, von Chicago! Alles mal wieder richtig gemacht

Wir waren auf Empfehlung unseres marco Polos Reiseführers dort und waren auch sehr zufrieden. Wir hatten von Deutschland aus schon einen Tisch reserviert was auch wirklich notwendig war. Unser Tisch war glücklicherweise ruhig gelegen und nicht im eigentlichem Restaurant was sehr stark Klimatisiert war. Als wir uns gesetzt hatten, kam der Kellner und zweigte uns das rohe Fleisch und seine Mamorierung + Größe. Er erklärete auch einige Dinge zum Fleisch und verriet uns deren Herkunft. Das kannte ich bis dahin so noch nicht. Das Essen war sehr lecker und das Fleisch war auch gut gebraten. Es war von sehr guter Qualität. Da das Fleisch ohne Beilagen kommt haben wir uns noch mashpotatos und carrots bestellt. Wenn wir noch mal in Chicago sind werden wir es auf jedenfall noch mal besuchen. Warum dann nur 4 Sterne? Irgendwie fehlte etwas zur volkommenden Zufriedenheit. ich kann es nicht ganu benennen aber komplett zufrieden waren wir nicht auch wenn es eigetnlich sehr gut war.